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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelRX-8RX-8RX-8Rio
TrimSportGrand TouringR3SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,795 $32,260 $32,290 $13,615
Base Invoice $24,819 $29,878 $29,904 $12,915
Temporary spare tire 395 395 395  
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       85
Temporary spare tire 320 320 320  
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       65
Options (change) 395 395 395 1,085
Options (change) 320 320 320 957
Destination 795 795 795 650
Total Price $27,985 $33,450 $33,480 $15,350
Total Invoice $25,934 $30,993 $31,019 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,745
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelRX-8RX-8RX-8Rio
TrimSportGrand TouringR3SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2232hp R2232hp R2110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-19195/55-15
Total Price$27,985$33,450$33,480$15,350
Adjustments for Features-655-6,180-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,330$27,270$29,700$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$2,430$0
Total Invoice$25,934$30,993$31,019$14,522
Adjustments for Features-607-5,726-3,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,327$25,267$27,517$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$2,250$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelRX-8RX-8RX-8Rio
TrimSportGrand TouringR3SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key $250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400$400 
Traction control $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50 
Satellite radio $200  
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,925$7,450$5,050$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$6,180$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-607-5,726-3,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112008
ModelRX-8Rio
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in98.4 in
Length175.6 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height52.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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